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Dr. Richard Erickson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
Dr. Richard Erickson, MD
4.9 (66 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Erickson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
Carol Stream, IL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Richard Erickson, MD works in Carol Stream, IL as an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist and has 39 years experience.

They are board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1985. Dr. Erickson completed a residency at University of Illinois Hospital. Dr. Erickson has has worked on more claims relating to Joint Pain, Patellar Chondromalacia and Chondromalacia than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Erickson has received an average rating of 4.9 from patients and has been reviewed 66 times. They are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Edward Hospital-Main Campus. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Erickson practices at Practice in Carol Stream, IL and has additional offices in Naperville, IL and Woodridge, IL.

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Choice
  • Blue Card
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • GEHA
  • Tricare
  • Choice Care
    Choice Care PPO
    Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Choice Plus
    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Wheaton Internal Medicine Ltd.
    327 Gundersen Dr Ste A, Carol Stream, IL 60188
  2. 2 Wheaton Orthopaedics Ltd
    636 Raymond Dr Ste 104, Naperville, IL 60563
  3. 3 Office
    3329 75th St Fl 1, Woodridge, IL 60517
  4. 4 Medical Office Building 2 - Naperville Campus - Neurology Suite 301
    120 Spalding Dr Ste 307, Naperville, IL 60540

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4.9
Based on 66 Reviews
5 Stars (64)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Sep 15, 2023
Personable, knowledgable, caring, compassionate, great bedside manner, excellent medical advice!
Tom Futrell — Sep 15, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Illinois Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Illinois Hospital
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Richard Erickson, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Erickson accepts Aetna, American Enterprise Group and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Erickson accepts here.

Dr. Erickson frequently sees patients for Joint Pain, Patellar Chondromalacia and Chondromalacia.

Dr. Erickson has a star rating of 4.9/5 and has been reviewed 66 times.

Dr. Erickson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Erickson has been practicing as an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist for 39 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
  • Edward Hospital-Main Campus

Know Before You Go

Preventive care: what doctors want you to know

Preventive care can help identify current or future health and medical concerns before they become major.

  1. Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor

    Everyone ages 18 to 79 needs to get tested for hepatitis C. (USPSTF)

  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

    Get the flu vaccine every year to protect yourself and others from the flu. (ACIP)

  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

    Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling if you have been sad, down, or hopeless. (USPSTF)

  4. Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year

    See a doctor or nurse for a checkup once a year. (HRSA)

  5. Watch for Warning Signs of Relationship Violence

    If you think your partner might be abusive, talk with your doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)

  6. Get Screened for Cervical Cancer

    Get a Pap test every 3 years. If you get a Pap test and an HPV test, you can get screened every 5 years instead. (USPSTF)

  7. Get Tested for HIV

    Get tested for HIV at least once. You may need to get tested more often depending on your risk. (USPSTF)

  8. Get Your Blood Pressure Checked

    Get your blood pressure checked regularly — at least every 5 years.  (USPSTF)

  9. Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation

    If you are concerned about your drinking, ask your doctor about screening and counseling. (USPSTF)

  10. Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)

    Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)

  11. Get Enough Folic Acid

    Learn why women your age need folic acid. (USPSTF)

  12. Quit Smoking

    If you smoke, ask your doctor about services to help you quit. (USPSTF)

  13. Talk with Your Doctor About Drug Misuse

    If you’re worried about your drug use, talk with a doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)